Young Al
Where did Edison spend all day reading books?
The library
Why did people call Thomas Edison "the wizard"?
His inventions seemed magical
What is a signal?
a sound, motion, or other sign that sends a message
What does electric mean?
powered by electricity
Why did he lose his job sending telegraphy signals?
He was sleeping at work
Where did Edison have his first laboratory?
In the basement/cellar
What is a genius?
an unusually talented or smart person
What does occasional mean?
happening from time to time
What was Edison's first job in order to make money to continue his experiments?
Selling newspapers
Who is Thomas Edison?
a young inventor
What is a gadget?
a small, useful machine or device
What is an experiment?
a test to find out or prove something
Who gave Thomas Edison advice and encouragement?
His mom
What happened when young Al experimented on the train?
there was an explosion
What is an invention?
an original device, process, or idea
What is a laboratory?
A place where scientists work or do experiments
What did Edison's mom always encourage him to do?
ask questions
What inventions did not exist when Edison was a young boy?
electricity, the telephone, the radio, a cd player, a movie theater
What ingredients did we use for our science experiment?
vinegar, water, soap, and baking soda
What happened during our science experiment?
The vinegar and baking soda created a chemical reaction/explosion